Don't Miss Out: Your October IAS Newsletter

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In Memoriam: Blake Alan Lloyd

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Blake Alan Lloyd, who passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, at the age of 66, surrounded by his family.

Blake served as President of the IEEE Industry Applications Society 2013-2014. During his tenure as Society President, two IAS Technical Committees focused on Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conversion Systems and Transportation Systems were formed. These technical committees remain active today. Blake's full In Memoriam will be posted in the Jan/Feb issue of the IEEE Industry Applications Magazine.

Blake is fondly remembered for his warmth, generosity, and dedication to those he cared about. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all whose lives he touched.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Blake’s family and friends during this difficult time.

His Obituary Can Be Read Here

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Education

IAS Webinar: Overview of the Continental European Electricity System: Towards a Sustainable Power Grid

12 November @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - ET (US & Canada)

Abstract: The Continental European electricity system extends over thousands of kilometers, covering large areas of territory, including countries ranging from Portugal to Turkey. In the last five years, the system has expanded even further with the incorporation of countries such as Ukraine and Moldova, and more recently integrating also the Baltic states: Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. Although, from a technical perspective, it is expected that the larger the system, the more robust it will be.

IAS IEEE Tutorial: Principles and Characterization of Batteries and Supercapacitors for Industrial Energy Storage Applications

4 December @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - ET (US & Canada)

Abstract: Energy storage systems play a crucial role in the technological advancement of mobile and stationary energy applications. High performance is required in terms of efficiency, reliability, charging/discharging time, compactness, and weight. Each storage technology exhibits unique features, making it suitable for specific applications and markets.

IAS Most Impactful Webinar Contest (MIWC) 2025/2026

Nominate Your Chapters and Colleagues for Our Chapter Awards and Contests

Nominate Your Chapters and Colleagues Here

Mini Industry Networking Event

The Mini Industry Networking Event (MINE) Competition 2025–2026, organized jointly by the IEEE IAS Education Department and the Chapters and Membership Development (CMD), is designed to strengthen ties between academia and industry through local Chapter-driven initiatives.

IEEE Online Forum for Climate Change Technologies 2025

Date: 3 - 6 November 2025 and 1 - 4 December 2025
Format: Online & Interactive
Key Themes: Renewable Energy, Sustainable Materials, Carbon Capture, Smart Grids, Climate Monitoring Systems, and more

Opportunities: Networking, Technical Sessions, Panel Discussions, IEEE Publications

Whether you are a student eager to explore emerging technologies or a professional looking to engage with a global community, this forum offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful climate solutions.

EPICS in IEEE Resources

Training Course

EPICS in IEEE has partnered with the IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS) to provide university students, faculty, and professionals with the opportunity to address the technological needs of communities through service learning projects. Check out the teams that were funded through our partnership with IAS!

View Projects Here

Publications

Next Publications

For more information about special issues of the flagship publication of the Industry Applications Society. visit the IAS publications page here.

IEEE ETFG 2025 - Grid Enhancing Technology Showcase - Call for Submissions

The Grid Enhancing Technology (GET) Showcase is an awards program recognising innovators developing solutions, prototypes, and technologies for grid-enhancing applications and future energy systems.

We welcome submissions that demonstrate bold ideas, practical solutions or creative approaches to improving the resilience, efficiency, and sustainability of power grids. Submissions may take the form of early-stage concepts, working prototypes, or applied technologies with clear potential for real-world impact.

ETFG 2025 conference has already attracted more than 700 submissions and will host delegates from across the globe. A high-profile judging panel made up of senior representatives from industry and academia will
review Showcase submissions. Selected finalists will present their ideas during the conference, with winners receiving certificates and premium prizes at the Gala Dinner.

Project Proposal due: Open now and accepted until 31 October 2025.
• Video/Poster due: 14 November 2025
• Finalists notified: On a rolling basis
• Showcase: 7–11 December 2025

For Further Information About The
Showcase and Submission Requirements
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IEEE Industry Applications Magazine – NEW Digital Edition!

The IEEE IAS Board has approved the addition of a NEW Digital Edition of IEEE Industry Applications Magazine. Beginning with this issue of the monthly IAS e-Newsletter, the Magazine Digital Edition will be available from a link at the end of every e-Newsletter issue. IAS members previously had access via a “Get Entire Issue Now” link from IEEE Xplore, but this was just a static flat PDF. The NEW Digital Edition includes navigation to selected articles from a Table of Contents Sidebar, a page turning feature, Zoom and download of individual articles, email authentication, access to back issues from the Home page and much more. We hope you test-drive the new Magazine Digital Edition.

We’d like to know what you think, so feel free to send Dave Durocher our Magazine Editor-in-Chief your feedback at [email protected].

Click here to view the
Latest Issue of the IEEE Industry Applications Magazine

Update on Scholar One Manuscripts System

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Call for Papers: IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics Special Issue on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems

Special Issue on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems

Power electronics technology is essential for distributed generation systems and the transition to a decarbonized electric energy
infrastructure. However, the integration of renewable energy, storage systems, and new loads like electric vehicles and AI data centers
brings challenges in power conversion, grid stability, and energy management. These challenges require power electronic technology
to be more efficient, reliable, intelligent, and cost-effective. Furthermore, the shift to distributed generation calls for innovative power
electronic solutions to interface renewable energy, support bidirectional power flow, and maintain stability. Thus, this special issue
seeks research on advanced power electronics that enable efficient, reliable, and sustainable distributed generation, aiming to
accelerate next-generation electric energy systems.

Deadline for Submission of Manuscript: 15 November, 2025

Submit Your Manuscript Here

IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications

Special Issues

If you are interested in developing a special issue, please check the following items.

Information about Special Issues: https://ias.ieee.org/publications/ieee-transactions-on-industry-applications/
Guidelines for Preparation of Proposals for Special Issues of the IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
3. Information for authors: https://ias.ieee.org/publications/ieee-transactions-on-industry-applications/

Questions or proposals for Special Issues should be directed to the Transactions Editor-in-Chief (email EIC).

Interested authors please review the TIA Special issues Here

IEEE Open Journal of Industry Applications

You Can Find All The Papers Here

Join the IEEE Transportation Electrification Council (TEC)

As a member of the IEEE Industry Applications Society, there is no fee to join the council.

TEC focuses on technologies, organizations and projects enable the clean, connected and efficient transportation and vehicular systems of the future. Discussions include electric and hybrid cars and trucks, more-electric aircraft, electric rail and light rail systems, electric ships, off-road vehicles, grid interfaces and other forms of more-electric transportation.

The council discusses key enabling technologies, including batteries and energy storage, battery charging and management, power electronics, electric motors and drives, networked vehicles, fuel cells, wireless power transfer, and system integration. The council takes a leadership role in vehicle to grid (V2G) and grid interaction issues, IEEE standards in transportation and vehicles, high performance electric traction, student electric transportation competitions, and vehicle intelligence.

We are sponsored by nine IEEE Societies, one IEEE Council, and the IEEE Standards Association.

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